Forest History Association Of Wisconsin

James Plunkett, Forestry, and the 10th Engineers in World War I
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual, Zoom Webinar
From a set of postcards from 1917-1918 found in an attic in Manitowish, Wisconsin comes the story of a young lumberjack who was recruited to serve in the 10th Engineers in France during World War I. The presentation follows his experience and helps reveal the significant contribution of American lumberjacks sent to France to supply the vital natural resource of wood products needed to win World War I.
Presented by: Kay Krans, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and Mississippi State University. She spent her career as a high school history teacher and adjunct lecturer teaching social studies in the College of Education at Mississippi State University. She presently is a board member of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and researches, writes, and gives tours about the history of the Manitowish Waters region of northern Wisconsin.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__x32i3F6QCyt0m7LFMj5hA
Please note: The webinar is Free, but pre-registration is required.
